On the East coast of Italy lies one of the most popular pilgrimage destinations in Italy. It attracts visitors from around the world. He was to spend the rest of his life here and was known for his many mystical experiences and spiritual gifts. It was said that he could read souls–if you went to confession to him and left something out he would not hesitate to remind you. And his confessions were highly popular, with long hours devoted to the Sacrament. You can still see his confessional when you visit his shrine today.Other gifts that he received were prophecy, bilocation, odor of sanctity and miraculous healings. It was said that he predicted that Karol Wojtyla (Pope John Paul II) would one day become Pope.But he is perhaps best known for having received the Stigmata (the wounds of Christ). He was pierced with the 5 wounds of Christ while praying before a crucifix.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Entrance in the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie
✔ Lunch
✔ Pick-up and drop off with luxury transportation and private chauffeur
✔ Entrance in the Church of San Pio "Chiesa Grande"
✔ Entrance ticket at St. Pio's Museum
✔ Private English-speaking Tour Leader
✔ Visit of the cript which hosts the body of St. Pio
✖ Gratuities (optional)
Pickup Locations
1. Borgo Noci Querceto
2. Maalot Roma - Small Luxury Hotels Of The World
3. Freerome Hotel
4. Hotel La Place
5. Casa Santa Sofia
6. DoubleTree by Hilton Rome Monti
7. Hotel Il Campo Marzio
8. Massimi City Garden
9. Room Mate Filippo
10. Small Luxury Inn Rome by The Goodnight Company
11. Williams Residence
12. Domus Mariae Montelanico
13. Aberdeen Hotel
14. Hotel Albergo Santa Chiara
15. Hotel Farini
16. Chroma Pente
17. Dharma Luxury Hotel
18. Hilton Rome Eur La Lama
19. Best Western Hotel Astrid
20. Hotel Duca D'Alba
Additional Info: Pick up at 6:00 am at your accomodation (hotel, B&B, apartment). Please confirm us the pick up address.
N.B.: If your accomodation is not in the area indicated on the above map, send us a message to arrange your pick up.
Itinerary
1
Santuario Padre Pio
San Giovanni Rotondo has become a must for the faithful from all over the world. The greatest attraction of this town is the small convent of Padre Pio, located in the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie. Inside this church you will find the crypt and a small museum that collects the remains of San Pio and reconstructs his life. Inside the museum you can visit the small cell where San Pio spent his life.
Duration: 4 hours
2
Cella di Padre Pio
Originally built in 1540, the Capuchin Monastery is the site where the Saint lived from September, 1916 until his death in September 1968. It was here that Pio received the stigmata in 1918, and where all those supernatural events that led to his sainthood and canonization took place as well. Visiting this Monastery and viewing the chambers where St. Pio conducted his life means jumping into a context of spirituality and mysticism; it is a destination that the devout and tourists alike should make every effort to visit.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Child rate applies only when shared with 2 paying adults
• Dress code required: knees and shoulders must be covered
• Wheelchair avaible on request. Please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required.
